Renault Clio 2016 vs Dacia Sandero 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Clio) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Dacia Sandero) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 110 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.6 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Clio consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Sandero 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Renault Clio has 20 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Clio is 0.3 metres more than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`711 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5400 | |
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